BlogSweat Lodge Deaths & Self-Help Gurus: A Question of Accountability
By Jonathan Ellerby, PhD A Tragic Call To Attention The recent and tragic events that involved three deaths and more than 19 injured and emotionally traumatized at a James Ray…
BlogThe Power of Intention
Happy Sunday, In our first day of our launch we had over 1000 unique visitors to the site! We're thrilled that you've come to check us out and look forward…
BlogHere I am…
As you’ll notice, I’ve written so few blog posts so far and I want to explain why. I LOVE to write. However, I had this little voice in the back…
BlogDarryl and I got married on April 6th!
I’m writing this on Friday, April 18th, while packing for our honeymoon. On April 6th, my sweetheart, Darryl and I got married on the one-year anniversary of our first date.…
BlogInspiration vs. fear, and Inspiration won!
Life is a matter of focus. What you focus on grows, whether you like it or not. I say whether you like it or not intentionally, because sometimes we focus…
BlogHappy Mother’s Day!
I read a blog post today where the host talked about his idea of the best Mother’s Day present- to share a special memory with your mom. That idea made…
BlogCreate Grateful, Happy Ripples
As I open my eyes this morning I am filled with gratitude. I usually start my day with all of the things that I’m grateful for in my life, and…
BlogHow Can I Be of Service To You?
A few days ago I had a very memorable experience. I was flying from Denver to Washington, DC for InspireMeToday.com business. I left my home around 4:30 am in order…
BlogInspiration- Fill Your Own Cup First
Yesterday morning I woke up and within one minute of opening my eyes, I’d jumped into work. I spent the first 30 minutes of my day on my computer, paying…
BlogAre you living your dream?
What’s your dream? Are you living it? Take just a moment, close your eyes and bring that dream into your mind’s eye. See it. Feel it. Really look at the…
BlogChange isn’t your enemy
Why do we resist change so very much? I just spent the last hour coaching my good friend, Bob, on how to handle a difficult situation. He founded a company…
BlogDon’t Worry, Be Happy!
Maybe I’m just stuck on this title because I’m going on vacation in the morning. Maybe it’s because I’m going sailing in the Caribbean and I’m just getting into the…
BlogLife’s a Beach (really, it is!)
Experience has shown me that everything in my life is a metaphor FOR my life. If I pay attention and just ask myself the question, “What is this trying to…
BlogUnplugged in the Caribbean
I live a very blessed life. I’m still unplugged in the British Virgin Islands, relaxing, writing and getting perspective on my life. We come down here several times each year…
BlogManta Rays and Jellyfish
Yesterday we arrived at the Bight, a cove off Norman Island in the British Virgin Islands. We took the dinghy into the beautiful beach just in front of Pirates Bar,…
BlogGreen Bananas
About two weeks ago we came sailing to the British Virgin Islands, to relax, play, enjoy being together, brainstorm InspireMeToday.com, and to give me time to percolate some ideas I’ve…
BlogYellow Bugs
My husband and I are spending time in the Seattle area, house-sitting for a friend until the end of September. Today I began the drive from Boulder to Seattle, through…
BlogHow Deep Are Your Roots?
My son and I went for a walk today in an oceanfront park in Anacortes, WA, in the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest. Lush green, towering cedar trees…
BlogWatch What You Ask For
A few months ago I married the most amazing man, Darryl. He’s a pilot who travels and is home for a week, then gone for a week. Flying is his…
BlogOff to the wild (and wet) blue yonder
My greatest inspiration comes to me when I’m in the shower. It’s like I’m showering myself with great ideas and somehow finding answers to elusive questions. It’s become such a…
BlogStructure As The Path To Happiness
I was chatting with a good friend the other afternoon and he was telling me about how his son had lost his cellphone and was a bit stymied about how…
BlogYou deserve to be happy – Take charge of your mood!
By Dr Michelle Gannon - a Psychologist specializing in Relationships, Wellness and Women's Issues. She writes at Dr Michelle Gannon and Marriage Prep 101 I realize that times are tough…
BlogWhat Are Your Jellyfish?
We're spending this week with a friend, sailing the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest. We've never been here before and the scenery is stunningly beautiful. My husband and…
BlogThe Heart Is The Home of Wonder
By Edie Weinstein Breathe in the warmth of this place, allowing yourself to feel a sense of welcome It is your own love, your own beauty that beckons you inside…
BlogIt’s Just a Little Fog
Our time in Anacortes is coming to an end, as we're returning to Boulder in about a week. The past few weeks have been simply beautiful here with clear, sunny,…
BlogHow to have fun with cancer: 5 basic steps to joy
Immerse yourself in the terror and fear of that horrible "C" word that was just thrown at you. If you're not there yet, just let the doctors tell you about…
BlogThe River of My Life
Recently a friend of mine told me that I have an interesting mind: one that can see anything physical and through metaphor, relate it to my life. Lately, just to…
BlogOn the Wings of Desire
We hope you enjoy this guest post from Perry Hicks! Most of what we think we need can really be resolved down to one thing: Love. Blind to the lush…
BlogGPS- Global Persistence System
My girlfriend Elaine has a business project she's been working on for nearly a year. This morning when we spoke she voiced her frustration about how her project seems to…
BlogYou Are Desperately Needed
Today the Grandmothers woke me with this message and asked me to send it out. Please forward it on so we reach as many people as possible. "We ask you…
BlogWhen the Going Gets Tough, the Tough take Baby Steps
I live in a beautiful little house in the foothills of Boulder, CO. Our home is ideally situated between several mountains, perched on a ridge and can be seen from…
BlogTransforming Mountains to Molehills
What I think is a mountain today, is a molehill tomorrow. - Gail Lynne Goodwin In 1991 - 1992 I attended Jean Houston's Mystery School. I clearly remember an exercise…
BlogBloggers Get Real in Vegas
Last weekend I had the honor of going to BlogWorldExpo in Las Vegas and meeting many of my on-line friends in person. In these days of social media and high…
BlogIntegrity
Within the last few days the subject of integrity has come up in several conversations. I think there's a buzz in the air, specifically with the upcoming elections, our failing…
BlogWhat Is Your Ego Type?
By Tara Taylor. Having dug deeper into the make up of how the ego works in others, my findings show there are two types of ego. This is why some…
BlogFaith vs. Fear
A few years ago I was working on an entrepreneurial project, living off savings. Some days were financially scary as I was learning to live on faith instead of fear.…
BlogInspireMeToday Brings Inspiration to Iraq
(to our readers, I know this is a long blog post but I want you to understand who we are and why we're doing what we're doing. Please indulge me…
BlogMeditation – the Cure for Winter Blues
How many of you are waking up to another snow day? Besides those living in the ski-friendly state of Colorado, raise your hand if you are excited for more snow,…
BlogReflections on 50
My apologies for the delay in writing this blog post, as I've been enjoying a mini vacation. I'm writing this from a beautiful beach house in Hilton Head, South Carolina.…
BlogThanks for the Birthday Wishes!
Forget the hype.... forget the warnings. The "Big 5-0" is no big deal at all! Yesterday I celebrated my 50th, surrounded by family and friends in Hilton Head, South Carolina.…
BlogCelebrate Life by Living it to the Fullest!
Today would have been Randy Pausch's 48th birthday. We were fortunate enough to have Randy Pausch as one of our Inspirational Luminaries on InspireMeToday.com. Randy, known for his "Last Lecture",…
BlogInspired by a Dog
We are blessed to live in such a beautiful place. Most days I take Koda, our year-old Samoyed pup for a long walk in the mountains and truly enjoy the…
BlogRemember Who You Are
If you remember the movie, The Lion King, Mufasa told Simba, "Remember who you are". They could have been four of the best words ever spoken in any movie. Why…
BlogVisualize Your Dreams- it works!
I just had the pleasure of interviewing John Assaraf from The Secret, for InspireMeToday.com. His feature day is coming up soon. Knowing how John creates his life with Vision Boards,…
BlogInspire Me!
Do you remember the last time you were inspired? Really inspired? Do you remember the energy in each molecule of your body that felt like you were dancing even if…
BlogBorn to Fly!
This morning I woke up hearing these words in my mind. I reached for the computer and with my eyes closed, just started typing. I'm not sure where it came…
BlogHappy Monday!
Happy Monday! When I first realized I was awake this morning, I smiled and then I remembered it was Monday. I had a great weekend and would have been happier…
BlogGet Out of the Book!
This weekend I had the pleasure of speaking on the topic of success at the Thin Air Summit in Denver. Part of the experience was a Q&A session where my…
BlogCelebrate Your Moments of Success
This past weekend I was asked to speak on "Success" and immediately, my mind went to "S U C C E S S... that's the way we spell Success!" Yes,…
BlogLetting Go of the “HOW?”
The email response to my recent blog postings has been humbling. The number one question I've been asked is "HOW? How do I focus on the positive when I can't…